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Ask a Coach: What are early warning signs your high performers are job hunting or job hugging?
When your star performer suddenly goes quiet, it’s more than a mood shift—it’s a signal to pause, connect, and uncover what’s really going on before the ripple effect begins.
Association Forum Names Denise LeDuc Froemming as 2026 Woman of Influence™
Celebrating a visionary leader whose bold innovation and people-first approach have transformed associations and inspired a more inclusive future.
Association Forum Releases the 2026 FIRE Report, a Strategic Signal for a Sector in Transition
Association Forum unveiled the 2026 FIRE Report at Holiday Showcase, delivering strategic intelligence to help association leaders navigate economic volatility, talent challenges, and rapid AI-driven transformation.
In Memoriam: Leslie Whittet, CAE
Association Forum mourns the loss of Leslie Whittet, CAE, a beloved leader whose passion, kindness, and dedication to the association community will be deeply missed.
Congratulations to the 2021 Class of CAEs
Out of the 189 professionals who earned the credential, 31 are in the state of Illinois.
Association Forum’s 2021 Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Program provides a six-month course that’s full of tips and techniques to help grow careers.
Boards and Committees Leading Through Change
The pandemic revealed how important committee and board leadership is to navigating change.
Undoing Bias: Unconscious Bias Training for the Workplace
The correct approach to unconscious bias training can improve your organization’s DEI efforts.







